Give Me Ears

Thank you, Lord, for my long sought redemption

It seems so long since first I set out on this path

I had wandered so far from the plan you had for me

But now you have restored me to it

You are deserving of my utmost devotion

With your help, I will not be afraid

I know you have ordained my destiny

I know no suffering for you will be unwelcome

I know that I am always safe

Just as you slept in the wind-tossed boat

So shall I rest in tumult

Hand in hand with you

I will dance through the fire

And step on the bones of death

For my eyes have been lifted

I have seen your glory in the temple

I vibrate with electricity of your being

Awake to Life and all of your riches

Breathless with anticipation

Panting for your appearance

You have shown me your desire

And I am eager in the wanting

My place at your side awaits me

I eagerly bow my neck to the yoke

I was lost and hungry in desolation

I was naked and empty of soul

I crawled about on torn hands and knees

Trailing my life's blood behind me

The jackal's lustily waited my death

But I called out to you from the depths

On my face, I cried out your name

I knew you were there and would save me

I know there is a Savior in Zion

I knew there was nothing but surrender

And you had not left me untended

Though it seemed to turn for worse then

I know you had plan in mind

I care not for whether it had to be so

It was and is and you have redeemed it

I still don't know if it had to be that way

What I know is that I have been lifted

I have seen from the heights

Let truth ring always in my voice

I will not be silent, I will sing your praises

Give me ears that listen, Lord

I have a tale to tell them

Stephen Pursell, 3/6/02